Unless Fulham can make a promise of gaining real momentum this coming season they're going to be fighting a losing battle to keep their talented youngster.

Dembele signed for Fulham when he was a 16-year-old with a number of clubs interested in the departing Paris Saint-Germain teenager. He soon became a regular in the Fulham Under-18 team. In 2013, Dembele signed his first professional contract with the English club.

Dale O’Donnell

Dale O’Donnell is a freelance journalist and founder of Manchester United blog Stretty News. He has previously conducted interviews with former footballers such as Gary Neville, Jason McAteer and Mikaël Silvestre. Dale’s work has been published on outlets such as the Guardian, Daily Mail, Telegraph, Sky Sports and more.